by Lorraine Palmer | Nov 17, 2025 | Death Cleanup
The final phase of a medicolegal death investigation involves a series of structured responsibilities designed to ensure legal compliance, maintain the chain of custody, protect public health, and support surviving family members. These steps include maintaining and... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Nov 3, 2025 | Death Cleanup
Compiling a decedent profile is an essential component in establishing the manner of death and can influence the scope of investigation, jurisdictional authority, and subsequent investigative actions. A comprehensive profile typically includes the decedent’s discovery... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Oct 14, 2025 | Biohazards
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, tragedy struck near North Indian Canyon Drive and Scenic Drive in Desert Hot Springs when an 18-year-old pedestrian, identified as Jaime Castro, was fatally struck by multiple vehicles. Law enforcement and emergency responders... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Sep 12, 2025 | Death Cleanup
In death investigations, meticulous documentation of the body is one of the most critical responsibilities of a Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI). Proper examination, evidence preservation, and communication form the foundation for determining the cause and manner... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Aug 27, 2025 | Vehicle Cleanup
At Bio SoCal, we’re often called to assist families long after a tragic event makes the news. One such case involved a car-to-car shooting on the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles back in March 2021. According to reports at the time, a silver Honda was struck by gunfire near...
